Ring ring goes the school bell but, maybe not at the times that parents, teachers and students are used to.

The provincial government is considering making changes to class start and dismissal times at several schools across the province in time for the 2027 school year.

A survey has been launched asking for feedback from parents about the changes.

While the time difference for some would be minimal, others could change by up to an hour.

For example, the current start time at Holy Family Elementary in Paradise is listed as 9 a.m. The new start time, as proposed by government, would be 8:05 a.m.

In a statement to VOCM News, government says the goal of any change would be to improve efficiency and reduce the total number of buses required for the entire school system, as well as to ease congestion in parking lots during drop-off and dismissal.

It says the changes would “translate into a reduction in the number of buses, while maintaining the same level of service.”

Parents, staff, and students are being encouraged to complete the survey.